MTD 313-230 User Manual

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Model Nos.

20’’SN0W THROWER

For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc ,
will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, F.O.B.
factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to
be defective in material or workmanship. All transportation
charges on parts submitted for replacement under this war

ranty must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not
include replacement of parts which become inoperative

through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper

maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. This
warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, bat
tery charger or any component parts thereof. For service on
these units refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty.

The above warranty will apply only to the original owner

and will be effective only if the warranty card has been pro
perly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been
used commercially.

Warranty service is available through your local author

ized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NQ CIRCUM
STANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT

BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR

WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

313-205 & 313-230

1.2.Know the controls and how to stop quickly—READ
THE OWNER'S MANUAL.

Disengage power and stop motor before cleaning dis

charge, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or
when leaving operation position.

Never direct discharge at bystanders nor allow anyone
in front of machine—debris may be hidden in the snow.

Keep children and pets a safe distance away.

Do not allow children to operate machine nor allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.

Adjust height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especi

when operating in reverse.

Handle gasoline with care — it is highly flammable.

8.

A. Use approved gasoline container^

B. Never add gasoline to a running motor — fill tank

out of doors and wipe up spilled gasoline.

C. Replace gasoline cap securely.
D. Open door if motor is run in garage — exhaust

gases are dangerous.

Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before

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starting motor. Keep hands, feet and clothing away
from power driven parts.

Use a grounded three wire extension cord for all plug

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in electric units.

Keep machine in good operating condition and keep

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safety devices in place.

MTD PRODUCTS INC •

5389 WEST 130th STREET • P. 0. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111

FORM NO. 770-4790

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are as observed
from the operating position.

1. Assemble chrome handles (Ref. No. 24 and 29) to
the frame with four hex head cap screws %-16x %
long and four lock washers DO NOT TIGHTEN.

2. Assemble handle panel (Ref. No. 20) to the handles
with the four carriage bolts 14-20 x IVa Ig. and hex

locknuts 14-20 thd. Assemble handle panel so you
can read the instructions on the handle panel from
the operating position. LIFT HANDLE UP AS YOU
TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE HANDLE

ASSEMBLY.

NOTE: Model 313-205 has no Reverse.

3. The linkage arm (Ref. No. 21) for the transmission is

located on the R.H. side of the frame. Pull the arm
back into reverse. (Towards the operator.) It may be

necessary to roll the snow thrower slightly until it

engages in the reverse position. Assemble the fer
rule to the shift lever handle use hole marked "20"

\ on the handle panel and screw in the shifting rod.

Adjust the rod by screwing it in or out until it fits
into the linkage arm on the side of the frame. Se

cure it with a cotter pin.

4. Chute Crank. Assemble the chute crank (two parts)
into the two holes in the handle panel being sure
the rod passes through the chute control bracket.
Push the rod all the way through and assemble it
to the chute bracket with two cotter pins and flat

washers.

5. Remove the wing nut, washer, and carriage bolt
5/16-18 x% Ig. from the chute assembly. Lift the
deflector and reassemble. If the deflector will not
move, loosen the screw and nut slightly so it pivots

freely.

Use This Hole

20" Models

Use This Hole

26" Models

CONTROLS

SKID SHOES

/•^MAIN Clutch. This clutch shuts off the power to the

/heels and auger. When the handle is up it is in the

disengaged position. It is shown in the disengaged
position in the photo. (See figure 1.)

.Main Clutch

FIGURE 1

CAUTION

The skid shoes on each side of the thrower are adjust
able by loosening the bolts and nuts.

low Position—Close snow removal.

Middle or High Position—Use when road is uneven.

The skid shoes and shave plate should be replaced

when worn.

Bolt and Nut

Skid Shoe

FIGURE 3.

Main Clutch must be disengaged when
starting.

Shift Lever. Move the shift lever into either forward or

reverse rapidly on model 313-230 only. Engaging
slowly causes wear on the clutch collars. There is no
clutch to engage the drive wheels.

To stop the snow thrower move the shift lever into
neutral (N). Move this control only when the engine is

operating. (See figure 2.)

Chute Controls. Raise the chute control knob and push

or pull to rotate the chute. Loosen the wing nut to
adjust the deflector. (See figure 2.)

The skid shoes may be tipped for better operation.

Tip front of skid shoe
down when operat
ing in hard packed
snow.

FIGURE 2.

Chute Control

Tip front of skid shoe
up when operating in
loose stone or soft
areas.